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2m. 4/7-y-o17 Ran
Paddy Power Champion INH Flat Race (Grade 1) of €110,000.00 4/7-y-o
1st - €71,610.00, 2nd - €22,000.00, 3rd - €11,000.00, 4th - €4,400.00
17 Ran
A bit of racing history as Cousin Vinny became the first horse to complete the big Cheltenham/Punchestown bumper double as the Willie Mullins-trained gelding remained unbeaten in some style.
Teenager Patrick Mullins did well to keep pole position on the rail approaching the straight as his mount, Endless Intrigue and Corskeagh Royale quickly drew clear. However what seemed at the time a vital moment was rendered academic as the son of Bob Back stretched clear in the final furlong for a very impressive success.
Endless Intrigue was tasting defeat for the first time but, like the winner, remains a quality hurdling prospect for next season, while Academy Sir Harry stayed on well after hitting a flat spot on the home turn to take third. Corskeagh Royale held every chance entering the straight but could find no extra as the winner quickened.
Total Excitement made up good ground to challenge for the placings approaching the final furlong but then flattened out, while Dayia was virtually last inside the final half mile. She made a little progress on the outer before the straight and came home really well in the closing stages to finish on the heels of the placed horses.
- Race Conditions
An I.N.H. Flat race for four, five, six and seven yrs old mares and geldings only that have not won a *race other than I.N.H. Flat Races or National Hunt Flat Races or a combination of such races and which have not run in a hurdle race
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 4lb; 5, 6 and 7-y-o 12st; Mares allowed 5lb
(3:41.4 14.16 secs faster on today's going )
Bob Back (USA) - Trixskin (IRE)(Buckskin (FR))
Breeder - John Hore
SP 9/2Jfav
(3:43.8)
In The Wings - Chill Seeking (USA)(Theatrical)
Breeder - Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd
SP 5/1
(3:44.3)
Dushyantor (USA) - Ciana Van Fleet(Yashgan)
Breeder - Tom Radley
SP 16/1
(3:44.6)
Beneficial (GB) - Rubys Shadow (IRE)(Supreme Leader)
Breeder - Sean Reilly
SP 9/2Jfav
(3:45.0)
Kayf Tara (GB) - Portland Row (IRE)(Zaffaran (USA))
SP 10/1
(3:45.1)
Michelozzo (USA) - Oak Court (IRE)(Bustineto)
Breeder - Noel Collins
SP 14/1
(3:46.3)
Tertullian (USA) - Queen's Diamond (GER)(Konigsstuhl (GER))
Breeder - Quadriga GmbH
SP 40/1
(3:47.0)
Bob Back (USA) - Imminent Approach (IRE)(Lord Americo (IRE))
Breeder - N J Connors
SP 8/1
(3:48.6)
Moscow Society (USA) - Adelante (IRE)(Roselier (FR))
SP 33/1
(3:49.0)
Desert King (IRE) - Pearl Kite (USA)(Silver Hawk (USA))
Breeder - William Shaughnessy
SP 33/1
(3:49.5)
King's Theatre (IRE) - Relief Map(Relkino)
Breeder - John Smyth
SP 12/1
(3:52.4)
Accordion - Eadie (IRE)(Strong Gale)
Breeder - J F Whitehead
SP 50/1
(3:54.7)
King's Theatre (IRE) - Dancing Line(High Line)
SP 10/1
(3:56.4)
Presenting (GB) - Wayward Words (IRE)(Architect (USA))
Breeder - John Murphy
SP 20/1
(3:58.9)
Beneficial (GB) - Silent Supreme (IRE)(Supreme Leader)
SP 20/1
Time 3m. 41.40 secs, which is 14.16 secs faster than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- €33.40
Tote Trifecta- €79.90.
2007 Mick The Man 6 12-0 Ms N Carberry 10/1 (Noel Meade)
2006 Leading Run 7 12-0 Ms N Carberry 4/1Fav (Noel Meade)
2005 Refinement 6 11-9 Mr A J Berry 6/1 (Jonjo O'Neill)
2004 Geill Sli 6 12-0 Mr A P Crowe 11/1 (Noel Meade)
2003 Royal Rosa 4 11-6 Mr A Fitzgerald 14/1 (Nicky Henderson)